THE speed limit of 20mph on Maldon High Street and Market Hill is now enforceable by speed guns, it has emerged.

The reduced speed limit, first introduced last June as part of an Essex County Council scheme to help assist social distancing and encourage shoppers back to town centres - as well as to promote walking and cycling - had not previously had 'TruCam' locations approved by Essex Police. This meant that in practice the lower limit was difficult to enforce.

However, Essex Police has now approved locations for TruCam - though, of course, these are not being revealed.

Maldon District Councillor Carlie Mayes, said: "We have only just had the Trucam sites authorised by Essex Police, in the last couple of weeks, so enforcement has not been possible until now.

"It's good news. Watch out drivers - you'll never know where our lovely enforcement officers will pop up next!"

"The 20mph limit is important for safety AND air pollution reduction on Market Hill and the High Street.

"Enforcement will also be out in other areas that have been reported as problematic by district councillors across the district."